So far in 2020, Motorola has only managed to impress us with its phones. We were pleasantly surprised by the flagship Motorola Edge Plus, a phone with a great display and long battery life. Also, we were delighted by the Motorola One Fusion+, an affordable smartphone with a good camera and long-lasting battery. The mid-range Moto G 5G Plus, one of Motorola’s most recent offerings, is another well-made smartphone. For just 349 euro (the equivalent of $405), you get an enormous, 5,000mAh battery, fast processor, and, of course, 5G connectivity. The Moto G 5G Plus delivers great battery life even under heavy usage, photos that turn out realistic and vibrant, and stable, stutter-free performance.

Design & Display

The Moto G 5G Plus is a pretty big smartphone, rocking a modern-looking, 6.7-inch LCD display with tiny bezels, dual selfie camera system, and a quad camera system on its back. Motorola has made a compromise by making the back of the phone out of plastic instead of glass; however, its blue color with an interesting pattern manages to make the phone look and feel first-class. On the right side of the Moto G 5G Plus we have a power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor and a volume rocker, while on the left side we get a dedicated Google Assistant button.

At 7.30 oz (207.0 g), the Moto G 5G Plus is on the heavier side, but it feels stable in the hand and comfortable to hold and use.

The display features a 90Hz refresh rate for a buttery-smooth viewing experience — not something you see at this price point. You can switch back to a standard 60Hz refresh rate to save battery or leave the display on Auto (its default setting) to let the phone switch between the two refresh rates automatically.

Camera & Audio

In the camera department, the Moto G 5G Plus rocks a quad-camera system with a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. The main camera delivers photos with enough detail and a good dynamic range. In some challenging lighting conditions, such as bright sunlight peeking through tree leaves, the camera may struggle, but the majority of our shots turned out good enough.

Colors are vibrant without being unrealistic. The ultra-wide camera and the portrait mode also do a good job.

The Moto G 5G Plus also has a Night Vision mode, which brightens photos shot in low light conditions. It delivers a good level of sharpness and detail.
For selfies, the Moto G 5G Plus has a dual-camera system — a 16MP main sensor and a second, ultra-wide selfie camera. Selfies are realistic and the portrait mode on them accurately blurs the background. Indoors, the phone also takes good photos.

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